James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London
Conservative MP James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to launch a campaign for Mayor of London. He aims to challenge the Labour incumbent, Sadiq Khan, in the 2028 election.
Why it matters
Cleverly's move signals a strategic shift for the Conservative Party as they attempt to regain influence in London politics.
Cleverly has held the posts of both home and foreign secretary for the Conservatives. Cleverly has held the posts of both home and foreign secretary for the Conservatives. James Cleverly James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London Shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to resign with immediate effect
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The Tory heavyweight, who was once home and foreign secretary and is shadow minister for housing, communities and local government, told the Sunday Times he will resign with immediate effect.
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